Nikon P300 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon P300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P300 was introduced 15 months before the Galaxy Camera 4G making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the P300 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P300 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 enjoys outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the P300 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged P300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.